Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark has stunned fans with breathtaking new royal portraits published on the Danish monarchy’s official Instagram account.
Mary, who hails from Hobart, gazed firmly down the barrel of photographer Steen Avald’s camera in the portraits with her husband, King Frederik, published on Thursday.
The 52-year-old donned formal clothing instead of full royal regalia as shown in Their Majesties first official royal portrait, released in April.
In the images taken at Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg, the couple’s official residence in Copenhagen, Mary looked poised and elegant in an ivory gown paired with quaint diamond earrings.
“From now on, the portraits will be used by the Royal Household in connection with, among other things, official trips, visits, and special events, as well as by the Royal Couple’s patronage,” a statement from the palace read.
“In April, the Royal Couple’s official gala portrait was published.
“The gala portrait is currently being sent out to, among other things, Danish embassies and consulates abroad, government institutions, and selected Danish vessels.
“Both the royal couple’s official gala portrait and civilian portraits will be published following the change of throne on 14 January 2024.”
Royal fans quickly gushed over Mary’s confident and classy demeanour.
“Such an incredible, beautiful queen, empathetic and with a gorgeous classy style,” one person commented.
“Always so beautiful and lovely royal couple,” another said.
The portraits were released days after the palace issued a statement announcing the monarchy would phase out the use of “royal warrant”, marking Frederik’s most far-reaching change since ascending the throne with Mary by his side 10 months ago.
Royal warrants have been used in Denmark since the 1800s.
They grant companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging, and labels.
“It is the Royal House’s opinion that a scheme that means that individual companies can claim special recognition from the Royal House for a number of years is no longer up to date,” the palace said in a statement.
The changes will impact about 100 Danish and multinational companies that hold royal warrants as “Royal Court Suppliers” or “Suppliers to the Royal Danish Court”, as well as silverware giant Georg Jensen.
The King and Queen ascended the throne on January 14 after Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe, announced her surprise abdication to the nation on New Year’s Eve.